Abhinav Kini

Arsenal right-back Hector Bellerin has emerged as a priority target for Serie A champions Juventus as the Italian club look for a long-term replacement for Stephan Lichtsteiner.

WBO heavyweight champion Joseph Parker has revealed that a title unification fight with Anthony Joshua is "very close" and could be set for March 2018.

Tempers flared after Manchester City's 2-1 derby day win over Manchester United as Jose Mourinho's visit to the away side's dressing room resulted in a post-match fracas.

UFC president Dana White is doubtful of Georges St-Pierre's MMA future after he vacated the middleweight title and may not return to his old welterweight division.

A look at Conor McGregor and his betting odds against his next potential opponent from the likes of Manny Pacquiao, Tony Ferguson, Nate Diaz, Floyd Mayweather and more.

In a year that saw Roger Federer win seven titles after playing a limited number of games, ATP chief Chris Kermode has admitted that there could be changes made to the tennis schedule.

Novak Djokovic will return to action for the first time since Wimbledon in Abu Dhabi. He is hoping that a winning return will help in his quest for the 2018 Australian Open title.

Premier League champions Chelsea are set to offload forward Michy Batshuayi in a loan deal in January as manager Antonio Conte is targeting a replacement for the Belgian.

Former world number one Lleyton Hewitt believes Roger Federer played the best he ever has against Rafael Nadal in 2017 as he went unbeaten against the Spaniard in four meetings.

UFC commentator and analyst Joe Rogan believes heavyweight contender Francis Ngannou can bring the aura of Mike Tyson to MMA following his vicious knockout of Alistair Overeem.

Former Wimbledon finalist Mark Philippoussis has revealed why he believes Roger Federer trumps Rafael Nadal, Novak Djokovic and Andy Murray as the greatest of all time.

Former Wimbledon winner and world number one Lleyton Hewitt has warned the tennis world not to underestimate Novak Djokovic or Andy Murray as they gear up for their returns.

Matchroom boss Eddie Hearn has revealed that he would "consider" pitting unified heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua against David Haye if the latter were to defeat Tony Bellew.

Following his UFC 218 win, Francis Ngannou claims Brock Lesnar is his dream opponent. His coach, however, thinks he can excel in boxing and beat Anthony Joshua or Deontay Wilder.

Tennis coach and adviser Pepe Imaz talks about how Novak Djokovic has been handling criticism and how his injury could be a blessing in disguise as he gears up for his return.

The tweets of LeBron James, Floyd Mayweather, John Cena and Conor McGregor all feature in Twitter's list for top 10 most retweeted sports athlete posts of 2017.

Former heavyweight champion Tyson Fury has compared himself to Muhammad Ali as he believes he is being persecuted and kept out of boxing because of politics.

Tournament director Craig Tiley has revealed that Serena Williams has 'entered' the 2018 Australian Open as the American looks set to return to tennis action.

Former UFC star Chael Sonnen says one of his biggest takeaways from the UFC 218 performances of Max Holloway, Jose Aldo and Eddie Alvarez was how good Conor McGregor is.

World number four Alexander Zverev responded to recent criticism that there must be something wrong with the younger stars if Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal are winning.

Luke Rockhold does not expect middleweight champion Georges St-Pierre to continue fighting at 185 pounds as he urges him to move on and leave the division.

Top Rank promoter Bob Arum has heaped praise on WBO junior lightweight champion Vasyl Lomachenko by comparing him yet again to boxing legend Muhammad Ali.

Former multiple weight division champion Ricky Hatton has been sparring with Tyson Fury and claims the "Gypsy King" will have a "speed and movement advantage" over Anthony Joshua.

Top Rank promoter Bob Arum says a potential boxing match between Manny Pacquiao and Conor McGregor would be a mismatch and nothing but a money grab.

World number 38 Alexandr Dolgopolov has detailed the differences between Rafael Nadal, Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic from his experiences while playing against the trio.

IBO super-middleweight champion Chris Eubank Jr has outlined his "ultimate goal" of becoming the biggest boxing star in America since Floyd Mayweather.

Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer teaming up for the inaugural Laver Cup in September has been nominated by Laureus for sporting moment of the year.

Manny Pacquiao could be in line for a welterweight title shot in 2018 against the winner of a potential Jeff Horn vs Terence Crawford fight, according to his promoter Bob Arum.

While Antonio Conte is hopeful of Eden Hazard signing a new contract for Chelsea, he believes the Belgian star has room for improvement as he approaches the peak of his career.